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. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Vanguard High School basketball teams have high expectations for the remainder of the 2020 season. The Coursers boys and girls basketballs squads are both 8-1 to start their season, and are ranked in the top 5 in the state in the latest CHSAA RPI rankings. The girls team continues to overachieve, winning two of their three league games despite just one senior and two juniors on the varsity roster. Despite the youth, the girls insists the team is clicking, and are hoping the momentum can lead to a deep run in February and March. “We all like playing with each other,” Coursers senior Cortney Arrasmith said Thursday at practice. “We have some talented players, we get along well. We have good coaches, we work hard, and it’s paying off.” The Coursers boys and girls teams will travel to La Junta for their next game. The girls game starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday, while the boys play later at 7:00 p.m.

The decision to add boys’ volleyball as a Colorado high school sanctioned sport has been decades in the making. But while the debate raged on at the Colorado High School Activities Association, one school was building a boys’ volleyball dynasty in Colorado Springs. This weekend 麻豆官网 will compete for its fourth straight Colorado 3A state championship – this time with more eyes than ever on the growing sport. Just two weeks ago, CHSAA approved boys’ volleyball as a sanctioned sport starting the 2020-21 school year, making this year’s state tournament the first of its kind as a pilot program, and a glimpse into what the sport will look like under CHSAA’s umbrella in spring 2021. Vanguard, which has an enrollment of just 305 according to the latest CHSAA numbers, began a boys’ volleyball club program six years ago. The Coursers made it to the state finals in their second year and won three consecutive after that – including two undefeated seasons. “For some reason this really tiny school just got really good boys’ volleyball,â€� said senior Seth Fuqua, who was also the captain of the boys’ basketball team that took second in 3A this year. But coach Andrew Soeldner implemented a system early that could be responsible for the Coursers’ consistent success. “I’m an engineer, so I approach things in an analytical way. So I use stats heavily, and film, and every week we go over our body position and how we react to the other team,â€� Soeldner said. “That kind of analysis and breakdown has really helped. I think they have a good grasp of the game and I think that’s showing now in this crew.â€� Of the six players on Vanguard’s varsity roster, five are seniors, and three have been with the team the past four years. Senior Hayden Frear, who has signed to play Division I men’s volleyball, said he believes it’s a combination of the culture at Vanguard and the athleticism of the team, which has been together for years. “There’s a lot of support around here, and people want the sport to grow around here so that really helps,â€� Frear said. “We’re also really lucky with who we have. We have some really athletic guys. Three of us play club, so we’re definitely lucky.â€� Vanguard heads to state on Saturday at Eaglecrest undefeated, ranked No. 1 in the state and in the top 80 nationally. The top four teams in 3A are from the Colorado Springs area according to MaxPreps rankings, with James Irwin ranked second at 20-1, followed by District 20 White (22-2) and Cheyenne Mountain White (16-4). St. Mary’s is ranked eighth (15-6). The Cheyenne Mountain 5A team is ranked second in the classification with its only loss of the year coming against No. 1 Ponderosa, according to MaxPreps. District 20’s 5A team is ranked fourth in the classification.

Not only do student-athletes balance the regular challenges of their coursework, but they must also strive to make progress on the court, track, field, etc., build relationships with their teammates and coaches, and manage the time constraints of frequent practices and games. Finding balance is undeniably important in the life of a student-athlete. If you are a student-athlete or you know a student-athlete, read on for four tips that may help achieve that balance. Manage your time administration and teachers work hard to ensure that our students excel in and out of the classroom. Time management is essential for student-athletes, academically and socially, and mentally. Students must maintain a healthy yet balanced social life. Here are some ways to help you manage your time: Set goals Create a to-do list Prioritize practice Stay focused and avoid distractions Communicate with your educator Sports serve an important role in fostering discipline, ethics, leadership, and cultural variety by supporting life skills’ structure and development and our staff aims to assist student-athletes in honing in on those skills to be successful. Maintain your relationships Maintain strong contact with crucial people in your everyday life, including your coaches and teachers. Make connections and work hard to demonstrate that you are 100% committed to academic and athletic achievement. The contacts you make now can aid you in the future by providing you with guidance, prospective references, and professional connections. Don’t overburden yourself with responsibilities While there are several responsibilities for you to fulfill, do not overburden yourself. Always prioritize the most urgent need and complete it, even if that means taking a break for the sake of your sanity. Remember that athletics is an extracurricular activity and not the end-all-be-all of your future. When in doubt, prioritize your academics and communicate with your teachers and coaches accordingly. Utilize your resources Keep an open line of communication with your teachers, they are your best and most valuable resource. At 麻豆官网, teachers have office hours for helping students after school, and there are many opportunities for one-on-one tutoring, just inquire at the front office! In addition, some sports teams provide academic support in study groups and tutoring. There are also many programs outside of school that may help you achieve your goals. Don’t be afraid to ask your parent/guardian to help you seek out support when you need it. 麻豆官网: Helping you win in life! At 麻豆官网, we believe that having the chance to participate in a range of athletic programs and extracurricular activities is an important component of a student’s scholastic experience. Participation in such activities is a privilege that comes with obligations to the school, the activity, other students, and the athletes themselves. For more information about our athletic and student-support programs, please email us at [email protected] .

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – 麻豆官网 easily defeated the La Junta Tigers by a score of 76-40 on Tuesday, Feb. 25. 麻豆官网 was lead in scoring by Alexis Garcia who scored 18 points while also collecting five rebounds and four assists. Cortney Arrasmith recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points and collecting 11 rebounds. La Junta was lead in scoring by Sierra Reisch who scored 20 points, while also collecting seven rebounds and one assist. Raini Tafoya had a good night, recording nine points, seven rebounds and six assists. Both teams will stay at home in their next contest, with 麻豆官网 hosting Manitou Springs and La Junta taking on Colorado Springs Christian.

CENTENNIAL – When 麻豆官网 coach Andrew Soeldner held the school’s first boys’ volleyball practice six years ago, he asked the team who had played organized volleyball before signing up. “No one raised their hands,â€� Soeldner said. But it took just a year for Vanguard to appear in the 3A state championship, which sparked a near-perfect run the next four years. Saturday, Vanguard defeated Faith Christian for the championship 2-0 (25-15, 25-18) for the program’s fourth consecutive title, increasing its unbelievable 3A winning streak to 90 matches. Soeldner said celebrating their fourth title felt just as good as the first, but he went through an emotional journey throughout the day. “The first time was great because it was new, we were all working together, we were figuring it out, but this time they are my family,â€� Soeldner said. “I’ve known them all for five years now and then there’s this sadness throughout the whole day, knowing and counting down – 150 points left, 100 points left, 50… 0. And I’m not going to coach these seniors ever again.â€� Soeldner has coached a large core of the seven-member senior class since they were in eighth grade – the first time Vanguard made it to the state championship. The Coursers started the day with a 2-0 win over St. Mary’s in the first round, but according to Soeldner, fell off a bit in the second set of their second-round game against D-20 White. Vanguard ultimately defeated the other Pikes Peak region team 25-23 in the second set for a 2-0 sweep, setting up their third title match against Faith Christian in four years. The Coursers set the tone early thanks in part to senior Hayden Frear smacking down four kills on the way to a 7-1 lead in the first set. Vanguard began the second set in similar fashion, earning a 5-0 lead. Faith Christian kept the set tight the whole way, tying it up early, before battling back from a four-point deficit to close within one. But behind senior Carter Milroy at the service line, Vanguard used a 6-0 run to put it on ice. Frear delivered a powerful jump serve that was too much for Faith Christian to handle, sending the ball into the stands for the win. Frear told The Gazette last week that he hoped to meet Faith Christian in the final again after developing a rivalry with the Eagles over the years. He said the Coursers’ second state title win over Faith Christian in 2016-17 sparked the idea that they could potentially sweep the championships through his high school career. “At that point we thought we could actually go for the full run. We thought no one was going to outwork us in the state,â€� Frear said last week. This is an amazing group of guys, they showed they are at the top of their game and proved it today. Frear was named first-team all-state by Colorado coaches and earned the most first-team votes in the state. He has signed to play Division I volleyball at McKendree University. “It was great to see them execute they way that I knew they could,â€� Soeldner said. “This is an amazing group of guys, they showed they are at the top of their game and proved it today.â€� Class 3A tournament D-20 White earned a first-round win in three sets over Thornton Gray 25-21, 20-25, 15-8 before running into Vanguard in the second round. James Irwin defeated Cheyenne Mountain White 25-19, 25-12 in the first round, but fell to Faith Christian in a tight three-set match in the semifinals. The Jaguars won the first set 25-17 before falling in the remaining two 25-19, 15-12. Class 5A tournament The No. 2 seed Cheyenne Mountain was upset in the first round by No. 7 Castle View Black in three sets (25-15, 27-29, 15-10). D-20 Blue also fell in a three-set first-round clash, losing to Thornton Blue 12-25, 25-19, 15-9. Jane Eckhart’s research focused on heel-strikers exclusively, since they make up most of today’s runners, and examined a cohort seldom studied, partly because they’re pretty rare: those who have never been injured. Jane and colleagues recruited 249 female recreational athletes who each ran at least 20 miles a week. They investigated the participants’ strides by having them run over a force plate that recorded the impact of each step.

Vanguard’s Nique Clifford commits to University of Colorado basketball During the Vanguard boys basketball’s historic run to the state championship game last year, it became clear that Vanguard’s Dominique “Nique” Clifford was destined for Division I basketball. It was only a matter of where. Friday, Clifford announced his commitment to the University of Colorado through a two-part video series on Twitter. “I would like to start off by saying thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me,” Clifford said in his commitment video. “I could not have done it without the help and support from my mom, dad, grandparents, teachers, friends, coaches, teammates and trainers.” Since he was a kid Clifford had dreamed of playing basketball at UCLA, but when and offer didn’t come he chose the next best thing — to play the Bruins twice a year. “I think God has a plan for everyone so I think getting to play them is just as good — I’ll just have to show them what they missed,” Clifford said. He said he’s excited about the freedom of college life, and transitioning to a much bigger school and program than Class 3A Vanguard. “Basketball wise it’s going to be a lot different with the competition levels, but it’s been my goal all my life. I’ll be ready for it when the time comes,” Clifford said. His time might come earlier than typical recruits, as Clifford said CU coaches hopes he will have an immediate impact on the team as a freshman. “They see me playing combo guard and they honestly think I could take them to the next level as a program,” Clifford said. “Of course it all has to be earned, but it’s the big time and big goals for me so I’m on the grind to prove them right.” In three varsity seasons at Vanguard, Clifford has averaged 14.5 points per game, including a career-high double-double average of 18.9 points and 11.3 rebounds as a junior. His junior season, in which he helped the Coursers to the Class 3A state championship game, was sparked by a 5-inch growth spurt in the off season. His height, 6 feet, 5 inches, quickness and flair made him one of the most dangerous shooting guards in the state. He has received 11 Division I offers, including from Stanford, Denver, Northern Colorado, Colorado State and Wyoming. He went on official visits to CU, CSU and Wyoming in the last month. Clifford said it was a touch decision between Wyoming, CSU, Stanford and CU, but chose to go on official visits at certain schools because of the connection he felt with the coaches. “All of the places I visited were super nice, but Colorado had the best campus, and on my visit I just felt at home,” Clifford said. “It really just hit different than other schools.” “What stands out most about Dominique is his personality,” said Vanguard coach Joe Wetters in the commitment video. “He’s a fearless leader and very intelligent on the basketball court. I think what separates him most is his ability as a lead guard to put himself in position to make the team better, and that’s what he’s good at.” Clifford is listed as a four-star recruit and ranked No. 83 nationally on 247 sports among the top 2020 basketball recruits.

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12 Denver-area high schools named among Colorado’s best in new rankings. Schools in Denver and surrounding metro-area communities took 12 spots in the top 20 in a ranking of high school quality in Colorado. U.S. News & World Report ranked 475 Colorado schools based on how many students took and passed an exam for college credit, such as the Advanced Placement tests; test scores on math and reading; whether those scores were higher or lower than expected, given a school’s demographics; scores among students of color and those from low-incomes families; how many students took more than one exam for college credit; and graduation rates. No Colorado schools cracked the top 100 nationwide. The state’s top performers ranked from 131st to 946th out of nearly 13,000 schools that were ranked across the United States. U.S. News’ ranking of top Colorado high schools: D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School, Jeffco Public Schools, #131 nationally Denver School of the Arts, Denver Public Schools, #153 nationally 麻豆官网, Cheyenne Mountain School District, #176 nationally Peak to Peak Charter School, Boulder Valley School District, #233 nationally Crested Butte Community School, Gunnison Watershed School District, #236 nationally Liberty Common Charter School, Poudre School District, #250 nationally KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, DPS, #344 nationally Strive Prep-Smart Academy, DPS, #448 nationally STEM Middle and High School, Douglas County School District, #475 nationally Fairview High School, Boulder Valley School District, #558 nationally Denver Center for International Studies, DPS, #566 nationally Cherry Creek High School, Cherry Creek School District, #599 nationally Ridgeview Classical Charter Schools, Poudre, #607 nationally Boulder High School, Boulder Valley, #656 nationally Evergreen High School, Jeffco, #693 nationally Conifer Senior High School, Jeffco, #705 nationally Telluride High School, Telluride School District, #710 nationally Palmer Ridge High School, Lewis-Palmer School District, #857 nationally Classical Academy High School, Academy School District 20, #936 nationally Cheyenne Mountain High School, Cheyenne Mountain, #946 nationally Please meet in the Calderwood Courtyard, in front of the digital screens between the shop and the admissions desk. Museums staff will be on hand to collect tickets. To view the full list, visit .

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While academic achievement plays a significant role in preparing a student for college, 麻豆官网 focuses on the development of the whole student, based on the values of virtue and wisdom. By fostering a well-rounded approach to education, 麻豆官网 produces students who not only graduate with the ability to further their academic goals, but also feel prepared to live a full life, enriched by culture, the arts, and athletics, to name a few. Below are examples of how students at 麻豆官网 excel in a variety of subjects and focus areas. This achievement among students is just one of the reasons Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks 麻豆官网 as one of the top schools in Colorado and the nation. Academic Achievement For the 2018-2019 school year, 麻豆官网 High School, Junior High, and Elementary earned the Colorado State Board of Education’s John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. The high school also received the Colorado State Board of Education Award for Academic Growth. Fine Arts Two Vanguard students earned a spot at this year’s All-State Choir, bringing our total students selected for this honor to thirty-one in the past ten years. 麻豆官网 Singers were selected to perform at the 2017 and 2018 Colorado Music Educators Association Conference. Art students at 麻豆官网 have excelled in recent art competitions and exhibitions in the area, bringing home several awards for 麻豆官网. Cultural Enrichment Students continually find opportunities to excel in areas of cultural enrichment through our foreign language and travel abroad programs. Awards Last year, 麻豆官网 art students won two National Gold Medals for Self-Portraits, ten gold key awards, and two silver keys at the Colorado Scholastic Art Awards. 麻豆官网 art students also won seventeen awards at the Congressional Competition and the Young Peoples Art Exhibition. High School Athletics The 2018 boys basketball team finished 21-3 overall (11-0 Tri-Peaks League Champions) and advanced to the 3A State Tournament. The 2018 girls basketball team finished 14-9 overall and qualified for the 3A state tournament. The 2019 boys club volleyball team will be chasing their fifth straight state championship this year. College Readiness 64 students took 135 Advanced Placement exams in the spring of 2018. The percentage of AP students with scores of three or higher (on a one to five scale) was 92.2%. American colleges generally grant placement and course credit to students who obtain scores of three or higher on exams. In a recently published report by the Colorado Department of Education, 麻豆官网 had the lowest percentage of graduates requiring remedial classes in college. Scholarship Opportunities Students from the 2010-2018 classes have had 52 members who have received recognition through the National Merit Scholarship Program. In the last nine years, 麻豆官网 has had sixteen National Merit Finalists, two Boettcher Scholarship recipients, and five Daniels Scholarship recipients. Two students are finalists for the most prestigious scholarships in Colorado: the Boettcher Scholarship and the Daniels Fund Scholarship. Both scholarships not only provide full tuition, but also leadership mentoring throughout college. Last year’s Class of 2018, with 56 graduates, earned $4,202,872 in scholarships. Over the past nine years, 麻豆官网students have earned over $31,800,000 in college scholarships. Collectively, 14% of the Class of 2019 earned recognition through the National Merit Scholarship program. Become A Student At 麻豆官网 If parents and students are interested in attending 麻豆官网, contact the enrollment office today to schedule a tour or attend an information session. Alternatively, parents and students can begin the application process directly online at www.TheVanguardSchool.com.

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